eggplant bush

/ˌɛgˈplænt bʊʃ/
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Other forms: eggplant bushes

Definitions of eggplant bush
  1. noun
    hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable
    synonyms: Solanum melongena, aubergine, brinjal, eggplant, garden egg, mad apple
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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